How far is Orange Lake, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Orange Lake, NY to New York City, NY is about 69.6 miles (112 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.62 mi
01h 36m
Flight
57.24 mi
92.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.24 mi
Kilometers
92.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.62 mi
Kilometers
112.04 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sat, May 30, 9:59 AM EDT
Return by in Orange Lake
Sat, May 30, 11:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange Lake
2026-05-30T08:23
Arrive New York City
Sat, May 30, 9:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange Lake
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Suffern
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Orange Lake
34.4 mi
00h 48m
To New York City
35.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph N
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Saturday
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orange Lake and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange Lake and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on South Plank Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Plank Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Route 300

    3211 ft · 1 min · Route 300

  3. 3

    Continue on Union Avenue

    1721 ft · 36 sec · Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    3038 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    130 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City

    3062 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    29 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  17. 17

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  18. 18

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange Lake and New York City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
29 mi · 42%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 33%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 7%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 4%
Holland Tunnel
2.02 mi · 3%
South Plank Road
1.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

29 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suffern
00h 48m from Orange Lake
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orange Lake and Sunny near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orange Lake to New York City?

The road trip is about 69.6 miles (112 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Suffern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Orange Lake and 35.2 miles from New York City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange Lake and Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near Suffern

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Suffern, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suffern.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

24 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

29 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

38 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange Lake and New York City. Straight-line distance: 57.24 mi (92.12 km).

Orange Lake

#1 Orange Lake

City in New York, United States of America

Population6,982
Coordinates41.5398200, -74.0982000
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: South Plank Road (-74.098202, 41.53992)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.72
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.86 $19.72
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.02 $22.05
Premium $4.86 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $4.69 $11.55 $23.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange Lake and New York City. The current time is 08:23:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.